Keyla's gaze remained fixed on the piercing red eyes staring down at them from the tree, and her heart quickened in pace. Her breath grew heavy as tension coursed through her body, knowing that whatever lurked in the shadows was responsible for the dead beasts on the ground.
The figure above had a slim body, two short horns, and a tail, but the rest of its features were shrouded in darkness. Kan, too, stood still, his gaze locked onto the tree. "What the hell is that?" he wondered, his heart racing.
Keyla and Kan began a cautious retreat from the tree, keeping their eyes trained on the enigmatic figure above. Their intention was to gain some fair distance before fleeing for their lives.
